Star-Studded U-21s Thrash San Marino in Euro Qualifier

A star-studded Croatia U-21 side, which included a handful of full senior internationals, have expectedly thrashed San Marino in Euro qualifier on Wednesday in Šibenik…

Fielding a number of players who have either debuted or been called up by the senior team, including Duje Ćaleta-Car, JosipRadošević, Mario Pašalić, Marko Pjaca and Alen Halilović, Croatia were too strong for their opponents, winning in a canter 4-0. Real Madrid’s MateoKovačić was rested for the match but will play against Spain next week.

Barcelona’s on loan player-maker Halilović opened the scoring for the Croatians in the 12th minute, before Milić doubled the lead just before half-time. Croatia had a number of chances but had to settle for two goals in the second half through Perić and Pjaca.

Croatia top the group with a maximum 12 points and will face Spain on 17 November in Rijeka.